Copyright: Kelly Rucker Photography

These photos were taken of the tornado aftermath in Joplin, Missouri. They display a scene of gloomy weather, lack of sunshine and barren trees- yet someone took the time to paint them in bright colors and make a place for the birds to feed. I love that! Making something beautiful out of tragedy.

Copyright: Kelly Rucker Photography

Trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. Featuring travel photography on the Las Vegas strip and Hoover Dam. Casino signs from the Neon Graveyard Museum.

Being a wedding and portrait photographer is definitely what I love to do. But I also have a huge passion for travel photography. When my husband and I traveled to Spain last fall I took about a thousand photos! One of the most amazing things about Spain is the architecture- so old and beautiful. I quickly noticed the vast array of doors in every city we visited. Not one door was alike, but each a unique style. I began photographing the old doors with plans to create a collage and hang it in my office as an art piece (which I still have yet to do!). I’ve also been meaning to post these photos for several months now, but with the chaos of life I am just now getting the chance. I value photography simply because it takes me back to a time and place that can otherwise be so easily be forgotten. Enjoy!

 Madrid, Spain Barcelona, Spain Tarragona, Spain